PLNT4600 Issues in Agricultural Biotechnology

2012 COURSE OUTLINE

January 10
Population Growth and Resource Limitations
January 10 - 26
Reading and research period - research topics for reports and papers
January 27, Feb. 1
Population Growth and Resource Limitations (cond.)
Jan. 27, Feb. 1 - Discussion
February 6 - 8
Biodiversity and the Environment
February 13 - 15
Nutrition and Crop Safety
February 20 -24
Mid Term Break
February 27
Term paper outline and references due
Feb. 29, Mar. 5
Nutraceuticals and BioPharming
March 12, 14
Intellectual Property
March 19, 21
Regulation of Plants with Novel Traits
March 26, 28
Impact of Biotechnology on Agriculture
April 2
Term Paper Due
First week in April
Oral Exams - Location: Plant Science Conference Room, Agriculture 323
TBA